Delavay's magnolia

Grow in moist, humus-rich, well-drained neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. Late frosts may damage flower buds. Will tolerate dry, alkaline soil conditions

Magnolia pruning should be carried out in midsummer when in full leaf

Propagate by seed in autumn and spring, by softwood cuttings from late spring to early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings from late summer to autumn

May be damaged by horse chestnut scale, capsid bug and snails

May be affected by coral spot, grey moulds, honey fungus, a virus or fungal leaf spot